NEW YORK — East coast mogul Steven Marcano, creator and executive producer of the hit reality television series “Knockout,” joined Mass Appeal’s Wayne Hodges and KPRT’s Reggie Brown on Kansas City radio station 1590 AM recently to discuss what lies ahead for the top-rated boxing competition and his impending entrepreneurial endeavors (listen to the show below). Hosted by former world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr., “Knockout” chronicles the daily challenges of nine professional fighters who sacrifice blood, sweat and tearswhile competing in different weight classes.

Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and “Sugar” Shane Mosley are among the big names to serve as trainers on the show. Marcano, who’s made millions as the founder and CEO of Lil Star Baby Products, just struck a major network deal for “Knockout” and he plans to disclose details within the next couple of weeks.